Tag: iPhone 5S

  • Do your homework before buying a new smartphone this Black Friday

    Do your homework before buying a new smartphone this Black Friday

    The clock is ticking down to Black Friday, the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Granted, the definition of “Friday” has been blurred as retailers continue to leapfrog each other to be first to offer unbeatable holiday deals, but sometime this week you should be able to find some excellent deals on a new smartphone if you’re…

  • Apple iPhone 5s Sensors Are Jacked

    Apple iPhone 5s Sensors Are Jacked

    Apple may have a problem on its hands. No, I take that back. Apple definitely has a problem. The only questions are how hard will it be to address, and how much will it cost Apple–in money and reputation? I saw a report yesterday from VentureBeat claiming that the iPhone 5s sensors are jacked. That article cites a Gizmodo…

  • The 7 best crime-fighting features of iOS 7

    The 7 best crime-fighting features of iOS 7

    Let’s be honest: Security isn’t sexy. iPhone and iPad users are understandably enamored with iOS 7’s photography features and Siri’s new voice and likely haven’t given a thought to the host of security additions under the hood. But iPhone theft is on the rise everywhere, and your device could be next. Fortunately, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system is…